The agent has said he is one thousand per cent certain that Karim Benzema will be staying at Real Madrid this season, yet rumours still persist that Arsenal will launch an almighty bid for the Frenchman’s signature. If Wenger does come calling for Benzema, why would the player want to leave? We’ve listed at least 3 reasons why the world class 27-year-old striker may push to make the highly-anticipated move go through.

Our favourite viral football videos from the last 7 days include many incidents from the new season warm-ups — including Philippe Mexes putting in a super early contender for goal of the season, Yaya Toure getting completely wiped out V Real Madrid and some very funky trolling of Liverpool from an extremely eccentric Manchester United fan.

Yesterday Manchester United picked up a very creditable 3-1 victory over Champions League holders Barcelona. Admittedly, Neymar and Mess's absence blunts the significance of the result, but this was still a high competitive affair — with Luis van Gall rolling out his strongest XI and Luis Suarez covering every blade of grass in his trademark tenacious style. Read our top 3 talking points from the match played out in the scorching heat of California1) Matteo Darmian is first-choice

Manchester City got a thorough thrashing from Real Madrid yesterday. In front of 100,000 fans at the MCG stadium in Australia, the former Champions League title holders cruised past Manual Pellegrini's experimental side 4-1. With both sides hoping to dominate Europe this season, the tie was easily the biggest face-off of pre-season so far. Here are top 3 Talking Points.

The three time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has a contract with Real Madrid until 2018, yet he is once more being linked in the UK press to former side Manchester United. Rumours were rife about something similar back in 2013 when David Moyes was holding the reigns. Will rumour actually meet reality this time? Here's three reasons why the answer may well be yes.

In arguably the most spectacular tongue-wagging summer transfer rumour thus far, Zlatan Ibrahimovich has been strongly linked to Manchester United. Is their any realistic substance to the gossip and if so, what are the pros and cons of welcoming the giant Swede through the Old Trafford gates? We've addressed all that and more in out top 3 talking points.

Rejoice, for we have your next bundle of the very best viral football videos buzzing around YouTube over the last 7 days. This clutch includes one of the greatest rabona goals of all time. Sepp Blatter swimming in cash and Arsenal splashing out in Singapore.

On Tuesday Raheem Sterling donned the sky blue colours for the first time in Manchester City’s pre-season clash against a strong Roma side in Australia. We all know he scored in the first three minutes but how did he get on beyond that and how exactly will he fit into a City side crammed full of stars? We have a crack at those questions with our top 3 talking points.

Here’s another refreshing glass of freshly squeezed viral football goodness to drink down with your breakfast. Our top 5 football video setting YouTube alight this week include a Real Madrid old boy rolling back the years, a Real Madrid new boy making a hash of his first Bernabeu appearance and Jordan Henderson raising eyebrows with a sumptuous piece of skill.

Really starting to feel your age for your 5-a-side team and think 30 is about the right time to hang up your astros? Rubbish! Stop feeling sorry for yourself and get back out there. According to our list of the game's golden oldies you have at least another two decades in your tank!